Unshaken and Uninterrupted: Iran Vows Nuclear Continuity Despite U.S.-Israeli Strikes

June 25, 2025 1915

Summry

Senior Iranian nuclear officials are projecting resilience and continuity in response to recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Their public statements emphasize national resolve, the absence of radioactive contamination, and a rapid recovery plan aimed at deterring further attacks and reassuring both domestic and international audiences of operational stability. The messaging is part of a broader effort to portray Iran’s nuclear program as both invulnerable and deeply rooted in national identity. Crucially, officials have made clear that uranium enrichment will continue unabated despite the attacks, framing it as a sovereign right, a scientific achievement, and a matter of national pride that no foreign pressure can dismantle.

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Mohammad Eslami, Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), emphasized (June 24) the continuity of operations:

“We had prepared the necessary measures, and we are now assessing the damage where it occurred. The recovery measures had already been anticipated in advance, and our planning ensures that there will be no interruption in nuclear production or services.”

Salami's statements reflect strategic messaging designed to signal preparedness and prevent perceptions of vulnerability. Eslami emphasizes pre-attack contingency planning, suggesting that foreknowledge of potential targeting and efforts to mitigate disruption are crucial.

Behrouz Kamalvandi, AEOI Spokesman, minimized the impact of the strikes:

“No radiological contamination or nuclear radiation has been reported outside the targeted sites.”

“They must understand this industry has deep roots in our country, and they cannot uproot it. Yes, we suffered some damage, but this is not the first time our industry has been targeted. In the past, we have quickly recovered from such incidents.”

Mohammad Reza Kardan, Head of the Nuclear Safety System of Iran, offered reassurance on safety:

“No contamination has been observed outside the nuclear centers that were targeted this morning. Iranian nuclear facilities have extremely high safety standards. It had been anticipated that such criminal acts might occur, and plans were made accordingly. Thanks to that, even after this attack, no radiological contamination or radiation has been detected outside the affected sites. People can continue their lives with full peace of mind.”

Earlier, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reinforced Tehran’s strategic position in an interview with NBC News on 20 June 2025. Referring to U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, Araghchi said:

“I told him several times zero enrichment is impossible.” “Every country has the right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes. This is an achievement of our own scientists. It’s a question of national pride and dignity.”

Conclusion:

Iran’s nuclear leadership is maintaining a unified and defiant tone, portraying the nuclear program as uninterrupted, nationally entrenched, and technically secure despite foreign attacks. This aligns with Iran’s broader post-war messaging campaign, which focuses on resilience, national pride, and the failure of foreign powers to halt its strategic capabilities. No indication of policy change or de-escalation has been made; on the contrary, these statements suggest operational continuity and ideological steadfastness.